Historical Events tagged with "Japanese forces"
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40th Infantry Division Liberates Panay Island
The 40th Infantry Division, led by the 185th US Infantry Regiment, conducted an unopposed landing at Tigbauan. This strategic maneuver forced Japanese forces to surrender. Significantly, Major General Macario Peralta, commanding Filipino guerrilla forces, along with General Eichelberger, announced the Liberation of Panay, Romblon, and Guimaras Islands. The successful landing occurred amidst World War II's Pacific campaign, showcasing the collaboration of American and Filipino forces in regaining territory.
Continue ReadingMarine Division Secures Beachhead on Bougainville
The 3rd Marine Division of the United States Marines landed on Bougainville in the Solomon Islands. This strategic operation aimed to establish a beachhead, which was crucial for launching further attacks against Japanese forces in the Pacific theater. Following the landing, a significant naval clash occurred that night known as the Battle of Empress Augusta Bay, which involved intense ship-to-ship combat as American forces aimed to secure their newly established position.
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